20 minute painting

This painting was done during a 20 minute pose. A quick sketch and then slap the paint on with little time for fussing. I like it because it says what I have to say without over describing.


Open drawing sessions usually start with a series of 1 minute poses, then 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes or more. The more time I have doesn't always make my drawing better because I start dinking around with details and shading making it worse rather than better.
 
I really enjoy these drawing sessions with a model because for those 2 hours I'm in another world of seeing and drawing.  It is a great way to improve your skills.  However, most of what I draw isn't good but occasionally things flow and I end up with something decent.

Fort Myers Artwalk

The reference photos I used for this painting came from my cell phone. I'm pleased with this painting.  It is representational but still not overly defined. I like that some parts are still vague.